Cessna 172 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

6810

All Events

4223

Incidents

1048

Minor

542

Serious

960

Fatal (1802 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 29, 1988 GREENVILLE, SC N7392A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1988 KENAI, AK N65928 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1988 MERIDIANVILLE, AL N5075R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1988 LA GRANGE, CA N4833E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1988 OROFINO, ID N62961 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1988 MORA, MN N7499G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1988 RIFLE, CO N2262E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1988 FREDERICK, OK N1103F Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1988 FAIRMONT, MN N5317K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1988 CLEVELAND, TX N7317T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1988 GAITHERSBURG, MD N65720 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1988 LAKEVIEW, AR N75540 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1988 JACKSONVILLE, FL N5245E Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1988 HATCHER PASS, AK N3327E Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
May 30, 1988 LESTER STATE, WA N20580 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
May 29, 1988 BISMARK, MO N8122V Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 27, 1988 PLAINWELL, MI N20389 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 27, 1988 LAIRDSVILLE, PA N5164H Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 1988 LAKE CITY, FL N736VS Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 24, 1988 BIG BEAR CITY, CA N5083D Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 23, 1988 ROANOKE, TX N52119 Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL YAW AXIS CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE CROSSWIND TAKE OFF.
May 22, 1988 NORTH LIBERTY, IN N5848A Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 SHELLMAN, GA N8374U Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 19, 1988 GRAHAM, TX N4659G Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 1988 LE FLORE, OK N212FR Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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